Arriving in prison uniform… "Park Na-rae's former manager smiles after trial" Shocking behind-the-scenes [Star Issue]

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A former manager indicted on charges of demanding a portion of the company's revenue from broadcaster Park Na-rae denied most of the allegations at the first hearing, and behind-the-scenes details from the trial have been revealed.

YouTube channel "Re:Fact Lee Jin-ho" shared behind-the-scenes details from the joint extortion trial attended by two former managers of Park Na-rae during a live broadcast on September 30.

Lee Jin-ho said, "In the case of Ms. Shin, she appeared in custody after an arrest warrant had been issued in advance, while the junior manager, Ms. Lee, came out wearing a mask." He added, "The two were charged with joint extortion, and Ms. Shin was separately charged with embezzlement in the course of business and fraud through the use of computers, etc. Attention was focused on how Ms. Shin would conduct her defense that day—whether she would admit everything or refute the charges."

He continued, "As expected, she admitted to only one item among the facts alleged by the Prosecution Service and denied all the rest." He noted, "I saw the managers' faces in the courtroom for the first time. They were thin women. Ms. Shin was wearing a prison uniform with her hair tied up in a single bun. She seemed to be under psychological pressure."

Lee Jin-ho stated, "Ms. Shin deliberately avoided looking toward the gallery." He added, "She sat there organizing notes in a notebook until the very end. Ms. Shin, who had never once looked toward the gallery, approached with a smile after the trial ended."

The Criminal Division 4 of the Seoul Western District Court held the first hearing on September 29 for two former managers of Park Na-rae, Ms. Shin and Ms. Lee, on charges of violating the Act on Punishment of Violent Acts, etc. (joint extortion).

On that day, Ms. Shin's legal representative denied the allegations, stating, "We do not admit to the charges. Ms. Shin had the right to receive money under the name of severance pay, among other things, from Park Na-rae. There was no notice of contract termination, and there is no fact that she demanded 500 million won." Regarding the charge of fraud through the use of computers, etc., they argued, "The money was paid in accordance with a bonus agreement, and the defendant did not directly transfer the funds. We deny the embezzlement charge related to a video for a cosmetics brand because the transfer was made with the approval of the victim (Park Na-rae)."

Ms. Shin's side also raised the claim that "(Park Na-rae) obtained and listened to a recording of consultations with her attorney after the complaint was filed, failing to uphold the right to participate as specified in the warrant."

Ms. Shin's side mentioned witness testimony regarding Park Na-rae, and the court agreed. However, the court ordered Ms. Shin's side to "specifically organize and resubmit the reasons or grounds for your near-unanimous disagreement or suspension regarding witnesses and evidence."

Previously, according to the Prosecution Service, the two are suspected of demanding 250 million won, equivalent to 10% of the company's revenue in 2024, while making claims to the effect that "Park Na-rae used company funds privately for her ex-boyfriend and others." However, it was investigated that they did not actually receive the money, so the crime remained an attempt.

Separately, Ms. Shin is also suspected of diverting approximately 44 million won from Park Na-rae's company funds. Accordingly, charges of embezzlement in the course of business and fraud through the use of computers, etc., were also applied.

Currently, Park Na-rae has suspended all activities amid controversy over abusive treatment by her managers. The former managers filed a complaint against Park Na-rae, raising suspicions of abusive treatment and illegal acts, including charges of aggravated assault and defamation through the dissemination of false facts. In response, Park Na-rae filed a counter-complaint against the former managers on charges of attempted extortion and embezzlement in the course of business.

The next hearing for these individuals will be held on the 20th.

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